Projects and Partnerships Specialist

HammondCare; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

14 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Discounts on everyday products

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Referral bonuses

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking a Project & Partnerships Specialist to lead the Foundation's funded projects and grow partnerships with trusts, foundations, corporates and philanthropists.

Working with the Head of Foundation & Innovation, you will move ideas from ideation through funding to measurable impact, ensuring robust governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement across Australia. This is a permanent full-time role at our Head Office in St Leonards, NSW.

Qualifications

• Commitment to HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Communications, Health, Social Sciences or related discipline
• Experience in partnership development, fundraising or stakeholder engagement (incl. Trusts & Foundations)
• Proven ability to build and grow external relationships and partnerships
• Experience managing or coordinating projects and funding processes
• Strong written skills for proposals and reports

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Portfolio Oversight
• Strategic Partnerships development
• Supporter‑Facing Project & Reporting Documentation
• Systems, Process & Capability Development

Skills

Project Leadership

Strategic Partnerships

Reporting Documentation

Process Improvement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business/PM/Comms/Health/Social Sciences

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Make a difference everyday

Join HammondCare and help improve quality of life for older Australians in need. As a not-for-profit, Christian organisation, we provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care. Mission-led, we build passionate teams who support older people through life’s most difficult circumstances.

With over 90 years of experience, we’re known for our relationship-based approach. Whether it’s in our homes, hospitals or the community, we bring skill, empathy and innovation to every moment of care.

It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare.

About The Role

The Project & Partnerships Specialist plays a pivotal role at the heart of the Hammond Foundation — where philanthropy, partnership and innovation come together to deliver meaningful impact.

This role leads the coordination and successful delivery of the Foundation’s funded project portfolio, while also driving the development, growth and stewardship of strategic partnerships across Trusts & Foundations, corporates and key philanthropic stakeholders.

Working closely with the Head of Foundation & Innovation, this role ensures that projects move seamlessly from ideation, design, funding through to impact, while partnerships are actively cultivated, strengthened and expanded over time.

This role is offered on a Permanent Full-time basis and is based at our Head Office in St Leonards, NSW.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Project Leadership & Portfolio Oversight
• Strategic Partnerships
• Supporter‑Facing Project & Reporting Documentation
• Systems, Process & Capability Development

What do we need from you?

• Commitment to HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Communications, Health, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development, fundraising or stakeholder engagement, ideally including Trusts & Foundations
• Proven ability to build and grow external relationships and partnerships
• Experience managing or coordinating projects and funding processes
• Strong written skills, particularly in proposal and report development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a complex environment
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Experience working with Trusts & Foundations or grant‑making bodies (Desirable)
• Experience in corporate partnerships or philanthropic fundraising (Desirable)
• Exposure to health, aged care or purpose‑driven environments (Desirable)
• Experience translating strategy into partnership opportunities and funding outcomes (Desirable)

What We Can Offer You

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave (prorated part-time)
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

All short‑listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.